Oldest Industry in Charlton GHM 024-5
N 30° 47.787 W 082° 02.129
17R E 400934 N 3407502
The Oldest Industry in Charlton historical marker is located on the east side of Georgia Highway 121 just south of Folkston, Georgia.
Waymark Code: WM37HX
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 02/23/2008
Views: 6
The marker reads as follows:
This mill pond marks the site of Archibald Clark's sawmill, the oldest industry in what is now Charlton County. Built about 1802, this mill with upright saws was operated by water power, and the lumber shipped down the St. Marys River.
Major Clark was Collector of the Port of St. Marys, and during the War of 1812 refused the demand of the British to turn over to them all Government funds. In reprisal, British forces ascended the St. Marys to burn Major Clark's mill. They were turned back by Capt. Wm. Cone with 28 men, and the mill was saved to operate for many years, until supplanted by steam mills.
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: 024-5
Date: 1958
Sponsor: Not listed
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